Lab Technician
- Paducah, KY, United States
Job Title: Lab Technician Location: Paducah, KY Pay Range: $30 Shift: 7a-7p or 7p-7a What's the Job?
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Our client, Industrial is seeking a Lab Technician to join their team. As a Lab Technician, you will be part of the Laboratory/Quality team supporting Manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to communicate results clearly, which will align successfully in the organization. Job Title: Lab Technician Location: Paducah, KY Pay Range: $30 Shift: 7a-7p or 7p-7a What's the Job?
- Conduct quality control testing on in-process batches and finished adhesive products to ensure compliance with company quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform physical and chemical tests on adhesives, including viscosity, solids content, pH, density, moisture content, bond strength, and other product-specific analyses.
- Accurately prepare laboratory solutions, standards, and testing materials to support reliable results.
- Monitor product quality throughout manufacturing by running routine batch tests and communicating findings to manufacturing personnel.
- Operate laboratory instruments safely, clean equipment, and document results in laboratory databases, SAP, Excel, or other company systems. What's Needed?
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 0 to 3 years of experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, chemical, or quality control environment preferred.
- Understanding of laboratory testing methods and quality control principles, with familiarity using laboratory instrumentation and testing equipment.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to interpret technical procedures, specifications, and safety documentation.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. What's in it for me?
- Opportunity to support manufacturing quality by running meaningful lab tests that directly impact product performance.
- A role where your documentation and accuracy help ensure compliance with SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Hands-on experience operating lab equipment and collaborating with production, maintenance, and quality teams.
- A structured environment focused on safety procedures, clean lab practices, and consistent testing.
- Clear expectations for maintaining laboratory logs, quality records, and test results in company systems.
Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells. Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals. In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
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Skills
- Attention to detail
- Quality control
- Regulatory compliance
- Clean equipment
- SAP
- Microsoft Excel
- Perform laboratory tests
- Organizational skills
- Documentation
- Communication skills
- Work independently
- Good manufacturing practices
- Laboratory equipment